New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 6 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB 451 — establishing the paint product stewardship program.

Last action — Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/07/2026, Vote 3-2;

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The bill establishes a program for paint product stewardship, which aims to manage the lifecycle of paint products responsibly. It outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and retailers in handling leftover paint and promoting recycling initiatives.

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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/07/2026, Vote 3-2;

  2. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

  3. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-1; SC 19

  4. Hearing: 04/02/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am; SC 15

  5. Introduced 03/13/2025 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 8

  6. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 47

  7. Referred to Finance 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 7

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0458h: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 5

  9. Amendment # 2025-0458h: AA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 5

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0458h 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)

  11. Executive Session: 03/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304

  12. Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 104

  13. Subcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2025 01:15 pm LOB 104

  14. Public Hearing: 01/30/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304

  15. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 10

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 403 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (403)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 451 do?
The bill establishes a program for paint product stewardship, which aims to manage the lifecycle of paint products responsibly. It outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and retailers in handling leftover paint and promoting recycling initiatives.
Who sponsors HB 451?
HB 451 is sponsored by David Watters (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Judy Aron (Republican), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Nicholas Germana (Democrat), James Creighton (Republican), Megan Murray (Democrat), Karen Ebel (Democrat), Peter Bixby (Democrat), and Jaci L. Grote.
What is the current status of HB 451?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 451?
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